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Four BNP leaders expelled over Meherpur highway blockade after nomination dispute

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- The BNP has expelled four leaders of its Meherpur district and Gangni Upazila units, over their alleged involvement in blocking the Meherpur-Kushtia Highway and vandalising the party ... Read More


RPO amendment brings new provisions for polls, fugitives barred from voting

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Several new provisions have been introduced in the amended Representation of the People Order (RPO) ordinance for the upcoming parliamentary election. A key addition stipulates that ... Read More


Snigdho, twin brother of 'July martyr' Mugdho, joins BNP

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Mir Mahbubur Rahman Snigdho, twin brother of July Uprising martyr Mir Mahfuzur Rahman Mugdho, has joined the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). He joined the party on Tuesday night ... Read More


Mir Snigdho, twin brother of 'July martyr' Mugdho, joins BNP

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Mir Mahbubur Rahman Snigdho, the twin brother of Mir Mahfuzur Rahman Mugdho who was killed in the July Uprising, has joined the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). He joined the part... Read More


Gossip: the surprising power of talking behind people's backs

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- "What happened to his wife? Did they get divorced?" asked my new friend Ishrat, squinting at her phone like she was trying to spot a missing earring in a wedding photo. "I don't know... Read More


Nahid announces plan to field NCP candidates in all 300 seats

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convenor Nahid Islam has announced plans to field candidates in all 300 constituencies in the general election after the party received official registrat... Read More


Jamaat will announce candidates 'when it's time,' says Jamaat chief Shafiqur

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami will announce its "final" list of candidates for the 13th national parliamentary elections when "it's time," according to party chief Shafiqur Rahman. Endi... Read More


Head-on collision between two buses in Habiganj leaves three dead

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Three people have been killed and several others injured after two buses collided head-on in Shayestaganj Upazila of Habiganj. The accident took place around 12:30pm on Tuesday. Pub... Read More


What is government's reason for scrapping music teacher posts?

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- The interim government has explained its decision to scrap newly-created music teacher posts at government primary schools, citing "planning flaws and potential inequality" in the pro... Read More


Bangladesh recall Joy for Ireland Tests as Anamul, Nayeem axed

Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Mahmudul Hasan Joy earned a recall to Bangladesh's Test squad for the home series against Ireland, while Anamul Haque Bijoy has been dropped following a poor run of form. Joy struck ... Read More